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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting up pots that are productive and pretty, pruning pipfruit and making lime meringue pie, rhubarb crumble and green smoothies.
Our crop of the week is the tangy herb sorrel, we visit a gorgeous garden in New Plymouth and make sure you enter to win pruning paste from Burnet's and a winter clean-up prize pack from Yates.

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8 hours ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 43.2% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    43.2% Complete
  • 56.1% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    56.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
271 votes
20 hours ago

Can you crack Today’s neighbourhood conundrum?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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10 days ago

Dogs indoors at restaurants

Stan from Mairangi Bay

This really has opened up Pandora’s box the good the bad and yes the ugly. What is the answer all and everyone has an opinion so as a friendly suggestion non dog 🐶 people don’t go to the Bark and Brew in Browns Bay as they encourage the dog to bring the owner in providing the owner is well behaved then most welcome…place is lovely food also lots of dogs also so yes lovely